Thousands march in Abidjan for fair election

Protesters in Abidjan demanded fair elections and inclusion of barred opposition figures ahead of the Ivory Coast presidential vote in October.

Niger forms ‘Shield of the Nation’ militia to fight insurgents

Niger unveils militia to bolster army after coup-era violence; youth recruited for patrols and ops

A lactating lioness shows hope for lions in Central African park

A conservation group photographed a female lion in northeastern Central African Republic for the first time in six years, signaling hope for lion recovery.

Zambia protests US policy imposing high visa bond on its nationals

Zambia has voiced strong concern over a new US policy requiring its nationals to pay a refundable visa bond of up to $15,000, citing economic and diplomatic impacts.

Spanish investigators uncover illicit waste exports to West Africa

Spanish police arrested four people over an illegal scheme exporting 19 tonnes of hazardous vehicle waste from Spain to Ghana.

Somali and Ugandan troops capture Bariire after week-long battle

Somali and Ugandan forces killed more than 100 al-Shabaab terrorists and took control of Bariire in Lower Shabelle region.

Ugandan judge denies bail to Kizza Besigye after 9 months jailed

Opposition figure Kizza Besigye remains in jail as Ugandan court refuses bail amid election tensions.

South African court orders Lungu’s remains sent to Zambia

The South African high court ruled that Edgar Lungu’s body must be returned to Zambia for a state funeral, overriding the family’s burial plans.

Ramaphosa, Zelensky discuss peace after Putin call

Ramaphosa speaks with Zelensky after earlier Putin call to discuss peace between Russia and Ukraine.

Kenya achieves milestone by eliminating deadly sleeping sickness

The WHO has announced that Kenya has successfully eliminated sleeping sickness as a public health problem after decades of sustained control efforts.

Bus carrying mourners overturns in western Kenya killing 25

A funeral bus crash in western Kenya killed 25 people, adding to a series of deadly transport accidents in the country this year.

Ex-Zambian defense minister jailed 8 years for election shooting

Zambia’s former defense chief Davies Chama will serve eight years for shooting a rival during the 2015 parliamentary by-election campaign.

DR Congo appoints Louis Watum as mines minister

Louis Watum takes charge as Congo’s mines minister as the government plans cobalt export quota and reforms.

Pretoria court orders Lungu’s repatriation for state funeral

Pretoria court allows Zambia to reclaim Lungu’s body for a state funeral, despite family objections

Rwandan genocide suspect Gasana repatriated from Norway

François Gasana, arrested in Norway for crimes committed during Rwanda’s 1994 genocide, has been repatriated to Kigali

Light-jet ambulance crashes near Nairobi, killing six and injuring two

A Cessna Citation XLS air-ambulance plunged into the densely populated Mwihoko neighbourhood north-east of Nairobi on Thursday, leaving six people dead and two seriously injured, Kenyan officials said. The twin-engine jet, operated by AMREF Flying Doctors, departed Wilson Airport at 2:17 p.m. local time (11:17 GMT) en route to Hargeisa in Somaliland. According to the

Ghana names interim defence, environment ministers

Finance chief, resource minister fill defence, environment posts after fatal Ghana helicopter crash

Seven Ethiopian migrants die after boat breakdown at sea

The IOM says a boat carrying Ethiopian migrants to Yemen broke down at sea leaving seven dead and many survivors in critical condition.

US pulls staff after Zambia copper dam pollution alert

A toxic spill from a Chinese-owned copper mine in Zambia has led the US to withdraw personnel due to confirmed long-term health threats.

Two Ghanaian ministers among eight killed in military helicopter crash

Eight people, including two ministers, died when a Ghanaian military helicopter crashed in Ashanti region

Ethiopia appoints new envoy to Somalia after diplomatic rift

The diplomatic rift erupted in January 2024, when Addis Ababa signed a memorandum of understanding with Somaliland

Prince Harry avoids blame in public Sentebale leadership feud

The UK charity watchdog cleared Prince Harry of bullying at Sentebale but criticised the charity’s leaders for allowing the dispute to unfold publicly.

Washington launches visa bond pilot targeting two African nations

The US will demand a $15,000 visa bond from Malawi and Zambia visitors under a pilot scheme meant to reduce immigration violations and visa overstays.

Guinea junta strips GAC of mining rights in bauxite-rich region

The head of Guinea’s junta has revoked GAC’s bauxite concession and placed it under state control amid growing pressure on foreign mining firms.

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